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Los Angeles Defeats New York 96-70 - Recap

The Sparks blew out New York on Tuesday, running up the score in a 96-70 win at IMG Academy Gymnasium.

Los Angeles won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -13.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 160.5.

Riquna Williams had 20 points for Los Angeles and Nneka Ogwumike chipped in with 20 points. Chelsea Gray had 9 assists for the Sparks, while Nneka Ogwumike was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.

New York got 21 points from Jocelyn Willoughby in a losing cause and another 13 points from Kia Nurse. Layshia Clarendon contributed 5 assists for the Liberty, while Kiah Stokes had 8 rebounds.

Los Angeles led at halftime, 42-31.

Los Angeles had a 31-26 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, Los Angeles takes its act home to face Washington looking for another win. For New York, they head on the road to face Indiana.